Friday, 07-31-15, 11:50We Still Have to Maintain the Laws to Stop Ebola - President Koroma[Sierra Leone Government] Representatives of the All Political Parties Association (APPA) have paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma at State House to discuss the possibility of removing the Public State of Emergency which was imposed last year to curb and control the spread of the deadly Ebola virus disease. read more...

Wednesday, 07-29-15, 17:37Lungi Murder Trial[Concord] The sole forensic pathologist in the country yesterday gave expert evidence as to the cause of death of one Saidu Bangura, who was allegedly murdered in Lungi by a lady friend, Fatmata Tucker. read more...

Wednesday, 07-29-15, 10:18PC Reports Extreme Hunger in Koinadugu[Concord] Paramount Chief of Sengbe Chiefdom in the Koinadugu District has highlighted some of the pressing challenges affecting the development of his district, citing the lack of health centres, non-availability of electricity and food insecurity. read more...

Tuesday, 07-28-15, 11:30'Most Parents Would Rather Have Their Daughters Become Prostitutes Than Work in an Ebola Burial Team'[IFRC] Before the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Sierra Leone, it was a taboo in most parts of the country for young people, especially those of child bearing age, to witness the washing and preparation of corpses for burial. In line with tradition, women prepared female corpses for burial and men would prepare male bodies. However, as the death toll from Ebola escalated and the majority of burial teams were composed of only men, such a provision could not be made for women. read more...

Sunday, 07-26-15, 8:18In Alleged DJ Clef Murderwitness Says Deceased Went Missing After Party[Concord] Third prosecution witness in the ongoing murder investigation into the alleged murder of Sydney Buckle a.k.a. DJ Clef yesterday told the court that the deceased went missing after he attended a party that was organized by the second accused, Avril Oredola Renner, at the Aberdeen residence of first accused Mbaimba Moi Foray on 22 May, 2015. read more...